Paralegal – Hospitality and Leisure

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal – Hospitality and Leisure (Chicago and Phoenix)

Dentons US LLP is currently seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our team in either our Chicago or Phoenix office. The successful candidate will work with our Hospitality & Leisure practice group and report to the Senior Practice Director. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paralegal to join a top-ranked law firm and work on complex real estate transactions in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities:

- Assist in the preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
- Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents.
- Coordinate the closing of successful real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
- Prepare, review, and file UCC financing statements.
- Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation, and similar searches.
- Handle entity formation and maintenance, including related filings.
- Review and assemble officer’s certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other closing deliverables.
- Create and assemble closing books with detailed indices.
- Conduct routine fact and legal research, prepare reports, and handle associated filings.
- Interface with clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters.
- Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Associates Degree required or Paralegal Certificate and equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of real estate experience required, preferably in a law firm setting, an in-house legal department, or a title company.
- Large and sophisticated transaction experience is preferred. Title and survey proficiency is required.
- Hospitality experience is a plus, but not required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
- Superior client service and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Ability to interact and work productively with all levels of lawyers, paraprofessionals, and business services team members.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain discretion and privacy with confidential matters and documents.
- Ability to recognize and comprehend facts and legal concepts.
- Strong computer technical skills and demonstrated ability to learn new software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PDF creation tool(s), document management software, and Elite or other timekeeping software is required.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.

Salary Range: Chicago ($100K - $130K)

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We are an Affirmative Action Employer. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal for Hospitality and Leisure at Dentons US LLP!

H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Paralegal in Chicago and Phoenix

Bullet Points:

- Full-time Paralegal position with Dentons US LLP in Chicago or Phoenix office.
- Support the Hospitality & Leisure practice group and report to the Senior Practice Director.
- Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents.
- Perform and coordinate due diligence, closing of successful real estate transactions, and entity formation and maintenance.
- Bachelor's or Associates Degree with minimum of 5 years of real estate experience required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Not required but a plus.

English

Bachelor's or Associates Degree required or Paralegal Certificate and equivalent experience.

Legal